List 1: drink, pink, link, mink, sink, wink
List 2: sparkler, hornet, shorter, otter, yurt, walnut, strawberry, flower, foil
List 3: beautiful, wonderful, cautious, strange, curious, bright, busy, furry, awesome, huge, silly, heavy, difficult, shiny, juicy
No list 4 this week due to SAGE testing for 3rd graders. The SAGE Math test for our third graders is Wednesday morning.
Dear Parents,
The following is a list of upcoming events and activities:
April 26–Field trip to the movie “Born in China”
April 27–School choir concert
May 3–SAGE math test for 3rd graders
May 12-19–South America home project due.–details below
May 15–SAGE Language test for 3rd graders
May 18–3rd grade party. (A Wejoin will be sent out soon for 3rd grade parent volunteers)
May 19–Field day!
May 22-24–Parent Teacher Conferences
May 24–3rd grade Bridging Ceremony at 11:30. Parents of 3rd graders are invited to attend.
May 26–Last Day of School!
South America Home project details:
We have been learning about South America this semester. Each student will research and explore a country from South America and find a creative way to share what they have learned. This project is similar to the one they did for International Festival. They can include pictures, artifacts, clothing, music, and food from their country. The following is a list of students and which country they are researching.
Argentina—Eli, Allie
Bolivia—Maddy, Rigel
Brazil—Luna, Marcus
Chile—Alejandro, Cyan
Colombia—Pranet, Taylor K.P.
Ecuador—Morgan, Emma
Guyana—Gage, Brighton
Paraguay—Evan, Donovan
Peru—Daxton, Jaicee
Suriname—Xienna, Auston
Uruguay—Christine, Denver
Venezuela—Lucas, Kalie
Falkland Islands—Halee, Taylor K.
French Guiana—Brody, Graysha
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands–Christian
Spelling words for next week:
List 1: match, scratch, stretch, hatchet, kitchen, catch, hitch, latch
List 2: clown, owl, brown, cow, mouth, spout, cloud, hound
List 3: restful, restless, careful, careless, helpful, painful, painless, hopeful, joyful, finally, quietly, happily, quickly, friendly, sadly
List 4: convince, prepare, observe, enter, support, consider, compare, remain, spoke, exercise, separate, continue, charge, empty, repeat
Message below from Ms. Connie:
Spring Choir Concert
We are so excited to present to you the MMA Spring Choir Concert! All of the students at MMA, 1st-6th level are performing at the MMA Gym on April 27th. Mark your calendars! It is not required that they come but highly encouraged. All family members are invited to attend! Kindergartners can stand up with the children, but I have not rehearsed these particular songs with them. We have been working so hard to put this show on for you. We’re going to have a great time!
Because the student body is so large we need to separate the school by last name to perform at different times:
All the students whose last name begins with M-Z will perform at 6 o’clock and need to arrive by 5:50pm to get into their places.
All the students whose last name begins with A-L perform at 7 o’clock and need to arrive at 6:50 to get into place.
This is slightly different from last year. The honor choir will also need to come at 5:45 and stay till 8pm for both performances.
The concert only lasts about 35 minutes. Please only come to your allotted time. If you have multiple children with different last names with different scheduled times please just choose one to attend. There is not room to stay to see the other performance. There are a lot of people that need to fit into the gym. Please be mindful of the limits on space. These performances are packed! Strollers, or extra space takers are encouraged to be left home if possible. The children will need to line up on the wall, therefore, we will request that the side walls be free from those that would like to stand. Please stand in the back and not on the sides. Please exit the performance quickly out the south gym doors to make room for the others that are coming in for the next performance. There will be signs indicating the flow of traffic.
Because this is a concert, I am requesting best dress for the performers. The attire does not have to be according to the schools dress code, just appropriate for the occasion. You could dress them in beautiful dresses with covered shoulders and tights or leggings, or collared button up shirts with neck ties and slacks, or the cleanest and best clothes you have. No costumes please. This makes it a really special event!
Bonus!
The MMA Art show is being displayed in the Library that same night! After your student performs, your family can gather in the library to view the art from the school. There will be light refreshments!
If you have any questions about the concert you are welcome to email me at: cstarks@mariamontessoriacademy.org If you have any questions about the art show you are welcome to email Mrs. Trudy at: tmalan@mariamontessoriacademy.org
We are looking forward to performing for you. We hope we will see you there!
Thank You for the wonderful experience of teaching your children music!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Connie Starks, Elementary Music Specialist